Lunchtime Learning - June
with Juanita M. Cleaver Simmons, PhD
aired June 25, 2025
Topic: REVISITING & CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH – America’s Social Responsibility?
Description: This informal, open-floor discussion interconnects Juneteenth history and celebration with the possibility of the Juneteenth being a component of Social Responsibility (SR). SR is defined as a moral framework where individuals and organizations strive to act for the greater good, avoiding harm to society and the environment. It emphasizes accountability for actions that impact society positively. Should the historical events and celebration of Juneteenth be treated as one of America’s Social Responsibilities? Does it encompass a moral framework that encourages greater good for society? Join the celebration and discussion.
About the Speaker: Juanita M. Cleaver Simmons, PhD. serves as Consultant for MJJA. She is Senior Diversity Consulting Partner with Atlanta-based Talent Management Consultants, LLC. She specializes in training and designs for workplaces and institutions. She was awarded emerita associate professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she served in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis division of the College of Education.